UBC is an engineering firm with broad interests in advanced electromagnetics
technology and its application to target detection and tracking, missile
guidance and control,
and aerospace communications.

UBC specialties include development and production
of radar systems, antennas, control systems, radomes, and gimballed platforms.
The engineering staff has expertise in analytical and computer modeling of electromagnetic and sensor system
phenomena, development of tracking and guidance systems, advanced MMW and IR
sensors, and unique radar system and RF subsystem approaches for a variety of
applications.

Since its founding in 1980, UBC has successfully completed over 100 contracts
for various government agencies and aerospace primes for concept definition,
analysis, design, prototyping, production, and test activities.

UBC has extensive experience in tailoring antenna performance to specific
objectives and in analyzing the effects of asymmetric geometry and
blockages. As a major participant in the Army's Longbow/Hellfire program, UBC
designed the antenna assembly employed on the missile seeker and
subsequently assisted in the development of analysis software used to model its
performance. In addition to providing analysis and programming support,
empirical data utilized to verify the accuracy of computer modeling was collected at UBC
facilities.

Continued refinements to the analysis and synthesis software were employed in
developing the antenna concept for the X-Rod gun-launched projectile. This
system employs a small diameter, staring antenna that not only has to survive
loads associated with cannon launch but also requires accommodation of hardware
protruding through the antenna system. The above referenced software tools
were used extensively to predict performance of candidate antenna
implementations. Conclusion of this effort resulted in a baseline antenna
design capable of achieving all required electrical and mechanical performance
requirements.

UBC has also been involved in the design, analysis, fabrication, and test of
a coaxial common-aperture antenna system for dual-mode applications. Using
the patented Solid Body Antenna SBA collimator, the system employs novel MMW and
long-wave infrared technologies in a cassegrain like collimator. In
addition to the appropriate analysis and synthesis tools, UBC is using optics
analysis software to characterize the infrared performance.

Airborne threat simulators are another specialty of UBC.
Currently, simulators are flying for the US Navy in BQM 74 and BQM 34 drones and have
been designed for the AQM 37D. These simulators emulate cruise and
anti-ship missiles. Also currently flying are threat simulators in USAF
vehicles which are full scale drones, such as QF4. These systems utilize
UBC's advanced twist reflection antenna technologies and are state of the art while
being cost effective. Systems include tracking, acquisition, and guidance
and control functions.

Offices and Laboratories

UBC's main office is located in Tampa, Florida, approximately 2 miles north of
Tampa International Airport. This secure facility of
approximately 8,000 square feet contains
engineering offices, computer facilities, research and development laboratories,
and an indoor antenna range.

The laboratories are efficiently instrumented for development programs on
advanced sensors and tracking systems. A custom-engineered 80 by 50 ft.
anechoic chamber is specifically tailored for the flexibility required in R
& D activities. Using network analyzers for basic operations, the
system is able to perform both real-time and stored-data analysis on antennas,
components, and subsystems over the full RF spectrum up to 140 GHz.
Precision apparatus is also provided for the development of IR and optical
sensors. Extensive outdoor antenna test facilities are available on a
nearby 20 acre tract of flat land, providing unobstructed measurement ranges in
excess of 1200 feet.

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